Beckerfs Seed Store, 101 and 103 Federal St., N. S., Pittsburgh, Pa. 



VEGETABLE SEEDS 



Ailsa Craig. The great 

 exhibition Onion 



YELLOW ONIONS, continued 



PRIZETAKER. An American strain of the Giant Spanish Onion. Bulbs extra-large, round and 



handsome; rich yellow skin and mild, sweet, pure white flesh; a fair keeper and an enormous 



yielder. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., V 4 lb. 90 cts., lb. $3.25. 

 GIANT GIBRALTAR. A type of Prizetaker, originally from France, generally grown for exhibition 



purposes. A close rival to Ailsa Craig described below. Attains immense size; flat- 



globular in shape; skin light straw color; flesh white, tender and mild; not a good 



keeper. Pkt. 15 cts., %oz. 35 cts., oz. 60 cts. 



i ii qi PR Air*' "*" ne f amous exhibition Onion of England, and valued highly for 

 AlLoA l^IXAllj. that purpose by our estate gardeners. By rigid selection 



it has been kept at a high standard of perfection and will produce bulbs of 



enormous size for anyone who will take the pains to start the seed early under 



glass and transplant the seedlings. Pkt. 15 cts., V202. 40 cts., oz. 75 cts. 

 AUSTRALIAN BROWN. This takes the prize for being the best keeper 



among the Onions. The bulbs have been known to keep well from the fall of 



one year until May of the following year. Average size 2J-2 inches in diameter 



by 2 inches from top to bottom; flesh exceedingly 'fine-grained and solid; 



color of skin varies from yellowish to reddish brown, proclaiming this variety 



to be a hybrid between a yellow and red Onion. It inherits the mild flavor of 



the yellow kinds and the long-keeping qualities of the reds to a remarkable i. 



degree. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., V 4 lb. 70 cts., lb. $2.50. 



RED ONIONS 



These are the latest to mature and the strongest-flavored, but also the best \ „ 

 keepers. 



SOUTHPORT RED GLOBE. A big, handsome Onion, similar in every way 



to Southport Yellow Globe except in the color of the skin which is deep red. 



Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., V 4 lb. 85 cts., lb. $3.00. 

 RED WETHERSFIELD. Bulbs flattened, growing to a large size; purplish red; 



strongly flavored. A splendid keeper and a very satisfactory red Onion for the 



home-garden or market. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., "/ 4 lb. 80 cts. lb. $2.75. 



THE BEST WHITE VARIETIES 



The White Onions are the earliest and the mildest in flavor, but only moderately 

 good keepers. 



WHITE PORTUGAL, or Silverskin. A favorite, largely grown for sets and for pickling. Bulbs large, flat; skin white; flesh tender and 



sweet. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., V 4 lb. 90 cts., lb. $3.25. 

 SOUTHPORT WHITE GLOBE. Similar to the Southport Yellow and Red Globes, and a good keeper for a white Onion. Grows rapidly. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts., V 4 lb. $1.20, lb. $4.25. 



MAMMOTH SILVER KING. A white exhibition Onion, producing enormous slightly flattened bulbs 



of the finest quality. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 45 cts. 

 WHITE BUNCH. For using when young, producing large, showy, white Onions of fine quality in a re- 

 markably short time. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., i/ 4 lb. 70 cts., lb. $2.50. 



ONION SETS. Extra-Selected Stock. (Prices variable) Qt 



White Silverskin. For early use $0 20 



Yellow Danvers. (Legal bushel, 32 lbs.) 15 



Parcel-post weight of Onion Sets: Quart weighs 1 lb. 



Pk. Bus. 

 $1 25 $4 75 

 1 10 4 00 



PARSLEY 



Much used for garnishing and flavoring soups, stews, etc. The seed is slow to germinate, and should be 

 sown as early as possible, in drills 12 inches apart, thinning the plants to 4 to 6 inches apart in the rows. 

 CHAMPION MOSS-CURLED. Leaves bright green, finely cut, and beautifully curled. Pkt. 10 cts., 



oz. 15 cts., V 4 lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 

 DWARF EXTRA-CURLED. Dwarf, with finely curled leaves Quite decorative, as well as savory; much 



used for garnishing. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., V 4 lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.35. 

 PLAIN-LEAVED. Best for flavoring; very hardy. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., V 4 lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.20. 

 HAMBURG TURNIP-ROOTED. Grown for its roots, which are used in stews and soups. Thin out 



when young and cultivate like Carrots. Roots elongated turnip-shape. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., 



V 4 lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 



HAMBURG LONG, or Parsnip-rooted. Roots long and slender; matures late and grows to a large size. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., l/ 4 lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 



Hollow-Crown Parsnips 



PARSNIPS 



Sow the seed in drills 15 inches apart, as early as possible in spring, and thin the plants to stand 5 or 

 6 inches apart in the rows. The flavor of the roots is much improved by frost. In winter cover them heavily 

 with manure or litter. An ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drill; 5 pounds to an acre. 



The 1922 crop of Parsnip seed was nearly a complete failure. Order early to avoid disappointment 

 and please restrict your order to the smallest quantity required. 



LONG SMOOTH HOLLOW-CROWN. Tender and sweet; always good and in demand. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 oz. 20 cts., V 4 lb. 55 cts. 



GUERNSEY. Does not grow quite as long as Hollow-Crown, but has a thicker shoulder and runs heavier 



all through. Especially selected for attractive smooth roots. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., V 4 lb. 60 cts. 

 NEW LISBON. Owing to crop failure, we can offer no seed of this fine Parsnip this year. 



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